Fan Favorite Character Tony

Anthony Tony Geary started at 'General Hospital' in 1978 as the legendary Luke Spencer. He became a fan-favorite character and spent several decades quirky and troubled life.

In 1981, Geary became a celebrity after Luke and Laura's iconic 'GH' wedding, and his spotlight never faded. Over the years, he won Daytime Emmy awards for his work on 'GH' and was voted for nine more. Geary not only solidified his place on television screens but in their hearts as well.

In 2015, the actor made the tough decision to leave the show to which he had devoted most of his career.

After his character creates peace with his childhood, questionable actions, and family members, Luke was written off the show by moving abroad to start fresh.

Tony Geary With Debilitating Health Issues

In 2014, Tony Geary had time off from 'GH' to have an operation on his back

He had decided to postpone the surgery several times because he was so invested in his character's storyline at the time that he didn't want to walk away from it.

The actor, who was 68 years old when he left the soap, told TV Insider that his surgery was somewhat of a wake-up call for him.

Geary made it clear that he had things he wanted to do in his life with the time he had over, and it would be a tragedy if he did not pursue them, saying, he has another life, and I want time to explore it.

Tony Geary Life In Amsterdam

One reason that Tony Geary decided to leave 'General Hospital' was because he wanted to settle down in Amsterdam, where he has spent a significant amount of time.

Geary also wanted to clarify that he was not retiring from acting altogether and hoped to pursue his creative endeavors overseas, including learning the language.

One of Geary's first things after leaving 'GH' was to sign up for a Dutch theater history and literature course at the University of Amsterdam.

He hired his Emmy award-winning friend, Jim Warren, to shoot a film called 'Amsterdam: on the Move with Anthony Geary,' which follows the actor around his new homeland as he showcases its beauty and uniqueness.

The pair decided to release the video online in hopes that it could bring joy to viewers during a challenging year.

Maybe the gentle canals of the home will be peaceful and calming to people right now who are worried, depressed, and stressed out by this terrible pandemic

'GH' viewers were undoubtedly thrilled to have the incredible Tony Geary back on their screens, in whatever way they could get him.